Last Reflection:
I really did enjoy reading this book. I learn't a lot about the Tebow family and what their lives were like growing up. Tim has a lot of character to him and I love his positivity as well as the passion he has for football. I would definitely like to meet him in person and see if this book betrays him exactly as is or if it was a humble telling of his life.
If I were to pick one thing that inspired me in this book it would be a hard choice. The amount of dedication he had for those in need was absolutely amazing. He would do everything in his power to help the less fortunate. However having to choose I would say that it is his passion that really inspired me. His passion led to his leadership and to his determination. There was so much passion in football for him that he wanted to be the leader of the team, he wanted to be able to make the right calls and the right passes and he would train hours on end to make sure that he knew exactly what he was doing. Training, I know I have mentioned this a lot but he would really train everyday and he would give a full 100% in every training session. His dedication on how hard he worked and how far he pushed himself was all for the love of football. If that isn't inspiring then I don't know what is.
I think the life lesson that is to be learn't in this book is if you live everyday with a positive and determined outlook then you will make it far in life, because you cant live a positive life with a negative outlook. Tebow really shows that throughout the novel because with every bad event or bad pass or bad call made he shakes it off and tells himself "I'll do better next time" or "It will pass, its happened for a reason". Honestly you are in charge of your own happiness. Even if you have bad days its up to you whether you want to dwell on it or keep moving forward. For Tebow it was never a tough decision and move forward he did. The best section in the book is when you read about his decision and all the stress led up to which university he would attend. It was hard for him to choose between the two universities with coaches he had built a relationship with and really wanted to play for. Its a decision that many grade 12s have to make. What school is the best school for me? What school do I want to go to? and What schools do I have the grades to get into? It'll soon be easy for everyone to relate to Tebows tough decision. Maybe not as tough but a tough decision it is and for Tebow, because he was so religious it was a matter of whatever school he chose it was the right one that god wanted him to choose. It might not have been the happiest moment of time for him, in fact it was probably the most stressful but it was the best moment because it's something that everyone can relate to, what choices should I make for the best future possible for me? And I hope everyones decision is the best one for them.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
FOOTBALL!
What makes men stop everything they are doing on a sunday night and spend a good amount of their time in front of the TV? Football. Of course there are many females interested in football too it is known as the mans sport. Football though it seems very complicated its not and it is so much fun to watch and play.
Equipment:
Rules:
There are two teams on the field one on offensive one on defense. The offense tries to rush the ball down the field to get a touchdown in the other team's end zone and the defense tries to get the the offense to give up their possession. Both teams have 11 players on the field at a time and the offense and defense usually switch out on the possession change. Football is played on an 100 yard field that is 53 yards wide. There is an additional 10 yards on each side known as the "end zone". The marking across the field are the markers so everyone knows where abouts on the field the ball is. The game is broken into quarters, with a two minute break between quarters and a 12 minute break at half time. The game starts with a kick off and after half time it begins the same way. If the game is tied in the end there will be an additional 15 minutes of play known as "overtime". The players can be divided into three sections. The offense, defense and special players who come in for punts, kicks or field goals.
The players line up as followed
All movement in a game is measured in yardage. The offence has four downs to get as much yardage as they can and try for a touchdown. If the offence can move the ball 10+ yards then they receive a first down and another four downs. When the offence reaches its fourth down it tires to get the ball as far down the field as possible so the defence has more yardage to cover.
The snap is when the centre snaps the ball to the quarterback who has yelled a number of codes to tell others what play is being run. The quarter back can then run with the ball, pass it off, or throw it down the field. The defence prevents the ball from being moved by tackling. The play is over when the player with the ball has both knees on the ground.
POINTS:
- Touchdown: ball must be carried into the end zone for a total of 6 points.
- Extra point of two point conversion: After a touchdown the offence can either kick the ball from the 2 yard lines through the goal post to get another point. Or throw or run the ball into the end zone for two points.
-Field goal: if a touchdown isn't scored the offence can kick a field goal to earn 3 points.
- Safety: if the offensive player is tackled behind the goal line 2 points are awarded.
There are two types of turnovers: a fumble and an interception. A fumble is by the own players doing, and interception is when the pass is caught by the defence.
There are two main leagues in North America, the CFL (Canadian Football League), and the NFL (National Football League). The CFL contains the BC lions, Winnipeg blue bombers etc. and the NFL the Denver Broncos, etc. The NFL holds a super bowl at the end of the season to determine the best team of that season where as the CFL holds the grey cup championship.
What makes men stop everything they are doing on a sunday night and spend a good amount of their time in front of the TV? Football. Of course there are many females interested in football too it is known as the mans sport. Football though it seems very complicated its not and it is so much fun to watch and play.
Equipment:
Rules:
There are two teams on the field one on offensive one on defense. The offense tries to rush the ball down the field to get a touchdown in the other team's end zone and the defense tries to get the the offense to give up their possession. Both teams have 11 players on the field at a time and the offense and defense usually switch out on the possession change. Football is played on an 100 yard field that is 53 yards wide. There is an additional 10 yards on each side known as the "end zone". The marking across the field are the markers so everyone knows where abouts on the field the ball is. The game is broken into quarters, with a two minute break between quarters and a 12 minute break at half time. The game starts with a kick off and after half time it begins the same way. If the game is tied in the end there will be an additional 15 minutes of play known as "overtime". The players can be divided into three sections. The offense, defense and special players who come in for punts, kicks or field goals.
The players line up as followed
All movement in a game is measured in yardage. The offence has four downs to get as much yardage as they can and try for a touchdown. If the offence can move the ball 10+ yards then they receive a first down and another four downs. When the offence reaches its fourth down it tires to get the ball as far down the field as possible so the defence has more yardage to cover.
The snap is when the centre snaps the ball to the quarterback who has yelled a number of codes to tell others what play is being run. The quarter back can then run with the ball, pass it off, or throw it down the field. The defence prevents the ball from being moved by tackling. The play is over when the player with the ball has both knees on the ground.
POINTS:
- Touchdown: ball must be carried into the end zone for a total of 6 points.
- Extra point of two point conversion: After a touchdown the offence can either kick the ball from the 2 yard lines through the goal post to get another point. Or throw or run the ball into the end zone for two points.
-Field goal: if a touchdown isn't scored the offence can kick a field goal to earn 3 points.
- Safety: if the offensive player is tackled behind the goal line 2 points are awarded.
There are two types of turnovers: a fumble and an interception. A fumble is by the own players doing, and interception is when the pass is caught by the defence.
There are two main leagues in North America, the CFL (Canadian Football League), and the NFL (National Football League). The CFL contains the BC lions, Winnipeg blue bombers etc. and the NFL the Denver Broncos, etc. The NFL holds a super bowl at the end of the season to determine the best team of that season where as the CFL holds the grey cup championship.
Tebows Success!
- Training: Tebow was so passionate about football that he would train and train and train. Improve his cardio so he could run further and faster than his opponents. Lift as much as he could so that he could throw for long distances; essential when you're a quarterback. Anything that he could do he would. He would push his team when they trained together and once the practice was over he would stay behind for another hour or two to go over all the plays they had just learnt or techniques and make sure he knew how to run them, say them, and execute his part perfectly. Of course it wouldn't always go over perfectly during the game but a good 9 time out of 10 they would.
- Education: Growing up Tim and his siblings were home schooled by their mother. Though the parents were worried that they wouldn't get the high school experience because they played on their districts high school sports teams and attended church they were invited to a lot of high school events and made many friends. Tim grew up with Dyslexia but it didn't show to be that much of a problem with home schooling because he was able to take all the time that was necessary for him as well as learn through activities more than reading and studying. When it came close to the end of his high school education he was being recruited by many universities and he would end up attending the University of Florida to get a bachelor's degree in family, youth and community sciences. Proving to be truly dedicated to school too.
- Lifestyle: Growing up Tim lived on a farm so it didn't take him long to become "farmer strong". He had a few close friends and he spent a lot of time at church or with his family. He would also take mission trips to the philippines when he turned 15 on to teach others about religion and have them commit themselves to god. He grew up to be honest and humble and his parents would give him a dollar every time someone approached them telling them how polite and mature their son was. He was always playing sports with friends and sibling and there was competition in everything. k
- People: People were a huge influencing factor on tims life. He looked up to his older brothers and sisters and his parents were huge role models in their lives. However he touched a lot of peoples lives as well. He would volunteer at hospitals helping lift the spirits of those who were sick, especially the young kids. He ran a charity event at his university in hopes of raising a lot of money for people less fortunate. As well as the mission trips where they would spend time with orphans and talk to people about God. If it wasn't for his family and friends he wouldn't have grown up like he did and wouldn't have helped out so many people.
- Values: Tebow was very very religious. He would pray before, during and after his games. He would pray before and after almost everything and pray for almost everyone. He grew up truly believing that god had a path for everyone and everything that happened to you, good or bad, was for a reason and that is why he never let tragic events get him down and upset. With every down turn there would be an up turn as well. He spread his beliefs widely and would even right on the black patches below his eyes bible versus to help spread the word of god.
- Goals: Tims goals in life were fairly simple. He wanted to be the best team with the zero losses and he wanted to help others. Of course the being the best team goal is a hard one to accomplish but helping others was easy and it always brought a smile to his face as well as others. He loved everyone equally and he was fair to everyone. I think its easy to say, even though he hasnt yet got his perfect season he has definitely accomplished many of his goals.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Who is Tim Tebow? What did he do? and what made him successful?
Tim Tebow is a christian that grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He played many sports growing up but in high school his passion for football grew and led him to a scholarship to play with the university of florida for his college football career and then drafted to the NFL with the Denver Broncos. He played football extremely well and he would train for hours on end to become better. What made him successful was his deep passion for football and bettering himself. Even when he was in high school, he would train and work out whenever possible hoping to better himself on and off the field. He would go over plays, only eat healthy foods and train his heart out. He was a leader and through this pushed his team to be the best they could be in college. It was hard for his team mates to not work hard with Tebow around, his passion was contagious and many players would step up for him to show him and the coaches that they too were a valuable asset to the team. He was humble, as that is how his parents brought him up leading him to be a great role model and a very inspiring person to talk too. He wouldn't brag and he even said to the media that he was "saving himself for marriage" which is something that the media blew up huge because many football players don't have that kind of reputation. Overall though his passion was absolutely the leading cause for his success. He would stop at nothing to be the very best he could be. Whether it meant training in the early hours of the night, or the late hours of the day he would do whatever was necessary to make sure that he had it perfected.
I chose Tim Tebow because my dad and grandpa are huge football fans, Tebow is not an unknown name in our house even though Denver isn't the top pick for either of them. I thought why not get to know him better, I've heard of the work he has done with children in hospitals and how he has a charity event at the University of Florida so why not learn the thoughts behind everything and his intense training. Better to read it in an autobiography then in a newspaper or on TV. Reading through his book you learn just how religious Tebow is and how inspiring he is through his everyday actions. I think choosing tebow was a great choice. I've learnt a lot from him.
Tim Tebow is a christian that grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He played many sports growing up but in high school his passion for football grew and led him to a scholarship to play with the university of florida for his college football career and then drafted to the NFL with the Denver Broncos. He played football extremely well and he would train for hours on end to become better. What made him successful was his deep passion for football and bettering himself. Even when he was in high school, he would train and work out whenever possible hoping to better himself on and off the field. He would go over plays, only eat healthy foods and train his heart out. He was a leader and through this pushed his team to be the best they could be in college. It was hard for his team mates to not work hard with Tebow around, his passion was contagious and many players would step up for him to show him and the coaches that they too were a valuable asset to the team. He was humble, as that is how his parents brought him up leading him to be a great role model and a very inspiring person to talk too. He wouldn't brag and he even said to the media that he was "saving himself for marriage" which is something that the media blew up huge because many football players don't have that kind of reputation. Overall though his passion was absolutely the leading cause for his success. He would stop at nothing to be the very best he could be. Whether it meant training in the early hours of the night, or the late hours of the day he would do whatever was necessary to make sure that he had it perfected.
I chose Tim Tebow because my dad and grandpa are huge football fans, Tebow is not an unknown name in our house even though Denver isn't the top pick for either of them. I thought why not get to know him better, I've heard of the work he has done with children in hospitals and how he has a charity event at the University of Florida so why not learn the thoughts behind everything and his intense training. Better to read it in an autobiography then in a newspaper or on TV. Reading through his book you learn just how religious Tebow is and how inspiring he is through his everyday actions. I think choosing tebow was a great choice. I've learnt a lot from him.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Reflection While Reading #6
book was finished this is the last reflection
As we know Tim was a very competitive guy, while training for all the season he would never lose in a one on one competition in what one of the coaches referred to as Matt drills. During his university career they won many games and they made great friendships with each other. He also made a very well known name for himself, to the point where he would get many phone calls from fans of other school and from some people who were threatened by his talent and would try to scare him before he played their school. He suffered from a shoulder injury which he had to get surgery on as well as a knee problem, and a horrible concussion. Whenever he was injured though he wouldn't come off the field, he would simply fight through it and at the end of the game be in more pain than the initial moment that started it. His team and him would try for a perfect season ( zero losses) however when they would be so close there would be one game that through them off. He did however win the National Championship twice, once in 2006, and once in 2008. Overall his university career was an amazing one and when he could've left a year ahead to sign with the NFL he chose to stay for his senior year and his coach. His coach and him were extremely close, they would spend lunchs together during the season and would hang out every friday night. Tebow was part of the Meyer family to the point where he knew the kids, wife everyone and Coach Meyer was apart of the Tebow family, knowing all of them very well. God led him in many way throughout his years at UF as well. Praying before games, and for speedy recoveries and for tests and for the best for everyone he loved and so on. Tim started up a charity event to at the school raising a lot of money for a lot of different organizations. He was truly inspiring and a great role model to other students attending the university and those who watched him play on TV.
Reading this we see how much Tim did to change peoples lives. He was an extremely inspiring role model. The type of person who would put others needs before his own. He really did have a wonderful life and he would make the best out of every situation. He was very optimistic and nothing is more contagious then optimism. If you're around a person that is always happy all the time then chances are it'll rub off on you too, and you'll want to be around this person even more because he/she just makes you feel so great! I try to be that kind of person, and sometimes you just go through those days where you feel nothing will ever be the same and you won't be happy again. Its all how you look at it though, if you choose to have a bad day then you're going to see all the bad that happens in your day. However if you choose to have a good day and brush off anything that might be slightly upsetting then your day will turn out just that; a great day!
book was finished this is the last reflection
As we know Tim was a very competitive guy, while training for all the season he would never lose in a one on one competition in what one of the coaches referred to as Matt drills. During his university career they won many games and they made great friendships with each other. He also made a very well known name for himself, to the point where he would get many phone calls from fans of other school and from some people who were threatened by his talent and would try to scare him before he played their school. He suffered from a shoulder injury which he had to get surgery on as well as a knee problem, and a horrible concussion. Whenever he was injured though he wouldn't come off the field, he would simply fight through it and at the end of the game be in more pain than the initial moment that started it. His team and him would try for a perfect season ( zero losses) however when they would be so close there would be one game that through them off. He did however win the National Championship twice, once in 2006, and once in 2008. Overall his university career was an amazing one and when he could've left a year ahead to sign with the NFL he chose to stay for his senior year and his coach. His coach and him were extremely close, they would spend lunchs together during the season and would hang out every friday night. Tebow was part of the Meyer family to the point where he knew the kids, wife everyone and Coach Meyer was apart of the Tebow family, knowing all of them very well. God led him in many way throughout his years at UF as well. Praying before games, and for speedy recoveries and for tests and for the best for everyone he loved and so on. Tim started up a charity event to at the school raising a lot of money for a lot of different organizations. He was truly inspiring and a great role model to other students attending the university and those who watched him play on TV.
Reading this we see how much Tim did to change peoples lives. He was an extremely inspiring role model. The type of person who would put others needs before his own. He really did have a wonderful life and he would make the best out of every situation. He was very optimistic and nothing is more contagious then optimism. If you're around a person that is always happy all the time then chances are it'll rub off on you too, and you'll want to be around this person even more because he/she just makes you feel so great! I try to be that kind of person, and sometimes you just go through those days where you feel nothing will ever be the same and you won't be happy again. Its all how you look at it though, if you choose to have a bad day then you're going to see all the bad that happens in your day. However if you choose to have a good day and brush off anything that might be slightly upsetting then your day will turn out just that; a great day!
Friday, March 7, 2014
Reflection While Reading #5
The choice:
With over 80 schools to choose from and only 5 official visits Tim had a big decision to make. His parents spent a lot of time and money to go to a lot of schools on unofficial visits with his brothers usually. When it came down to making the decision he was stuck between two schools. The university of Florida and the University of Alabama. Both coaches he had grown close with through the recruiting process. However when it came time to make the decision it was very emotional because he really wanted to play for both teams and he didn't want to say no to one of the coaches. Coach Meyer (The coach at The university of Florida) sat on the 45th row at the field waiting for Tims call. However when Tim called him the coach's phone died. He then proceeded to stand infront of a rolling camera with thousands of people watching an announced that he would be signing with Coach Meyer and the University of Florida, believing that that was the place that God was leading him too. And in the end it proves to be the right decision
Having to choose between two things you truly want is a difficult task, in this case he couldn't sign with both and it would end up leading him to his future. Of course Tim would want to be on a team that had lots of potential as well, but when it came down to it he went with what he knew was right. I am currently in my grade 12 year in high school, and I too will have to choose which school I want to go to if I get accepted to more then one. That is a very hard decision to make, because your future is dependant on the time and money you spend at this school. Transferring schools can be easy but at the same time you'll be moving away from all the people you've been learning with and starting somewhere fresh too. New teachers, new classes new routines. Its bound to happen but chances are you want to complete a degree, certificate, whatever you're aiming for at one school, and picking that one school is a hard enough decision. So I'm sure by the end of this year I will know how Tim felt when having to choose. I just hope I make the right decision like he made.
The choice:
With over 80 schools to choose from and only 5 official visits Tim had a big decision to make. His parents spent a lot of time and money to go to a lot of schools on unofficial visits with his brothers usually. When it came down to making the decision he was stuck between two schools. The university of Florida and the University of Alabama. Both coaches he had grown close with through the recruiting process. However when it came time to make the decision it was very emotional because he really wanted to play for both teams and he didn't want to say no to one of the coaches. Coach Meyer (The coach at The university of Florida) sat on the 45th row at the field waiting for Tims call. However when Tim called him the coach's phone died. He then proceeded to stand infront of a rolling camera with thousands of people watching an announced that he would be signing with Coach Meyer and the University of Florida, believing that that was the place that God was leading him too. And in the end it proves to be the right decision
Having to choose between two things you truly want is a difficult task, in this case he couldn't sign with both and it would end up leading him to his future. Of course Tim would want to be on a team that had lots of potential as well, but when it came down to it he went with what he knew was right. I am currently in my grade 12 year in high school, and I too will have to choose which school I want to go to if I get accepted to more then one. That is a very hard decision to make, because your future is dependant on the time and money you spend at this school. Transferring schools can be easy but at the same time you'll be moving away from all the people you've been learning with and starting somewhere fresh too. New teachers, new classes new routines. Its bound to happen but chances are you want to complete a degree, certificate, whatever you're aiming for at one school, and picking that one school is a hard enough decision. So I'm sure by the end of this year I will know how Tim felt when having to choose. I just hope I make the right decision like he made.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Reflection While Reading #4
High school:
Tim might have been homeschooled but he actively participated in High school sports through the high school he that was in his residential area. He didn't attend the NEASE High school but he did participate on the football team. His passion for football grew and remained strong. He adopted the mantra " Somewhere he is out there, Training while I am not. One day when we meet, he will win". This is the mantra that kept him pushing, it pushed him to train like a college pro and to keep pushing himself. Not only was he farmer strong from all the cattle that needed to be chased and bails of hay to lift and other farmer jobs but when he started to train with weights. This is what got him so much attention with his high school football career. And near the end of his second to last year he got a lot of attention from Universities wanting to get him at their schools.
Its always been a dream of mine to get a sports scholarship, however I never had enough passion for basketball to really pursue it. So that is just a fantasy. However I think that it is so so so great when someone is being pursued by universities to sign with their team. Tim had so much passion for football, yes baseball came to him the most naturally but nothing spoke to him the way being a football quarterback did. He trained for hours on end, when the teams practice was over he would stay back later and go over what he learnt; perfecting it. Then he would fitting working out in the gym; or at least his home gym, in his spare time. Working on resistance in order to build his strength. Its that kind of determination that makes athletes. When they have such a passion for a sport that all they think about it how they can improve their game, what new approaches they can take to be the better team. Their determination is touching to watch.
High school:
Tim might have been homeschooled but he actively participated in High school sports through the high school he that was in his residential area. He didn't attend the NEASE High school but he did participate on the football team. His passion for football grew and remained strong. He adopted the mantra " Somewhere he is out there, Training while I am not. One day when we meet, he will win". This is the mantra that kept him pushing, it pushed him to train like a college pro and to keep pushing himself. Not only was he farmer strong from all the cattle that needed to be chased and bails of hay to lift and other farmer jobs but when he started to train with weights. This is what got him so much attention with his high school football career. And near the end of his second to last year he got a lot of attention from Universities wanting to get him at their schools.
Its always been a dream of mine to get a sports scholarship, however I never had enough passion for basketball to really pursue it. So that is just a fantasy. However I think that it is so so so great when someone is being pursued by universities to sign with their team. Tim had so much passion for football, yes baseball came to him the most naturally but nothing spoke to him the way being a football quarterback did. He trained for hours on end, when the teams practice was over he would stay back later and go over what he learnt; perfecting it. Then he would fitting working out in the gym; or at least his home gym, in his spare time. Working on resistance in order to build his strength. Its that kind of determination that makes athletes. When they have such a passion for a sport that all they think about it how they can improve their game, what new approaches they can take to be the better team. Their determination is touching to watch.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Reflection while Reading #3
Tim's view on god:
The Tebow family is very religious. Attending Church twice weekly and bringing god into every school lesson they learn't. All of the children accepted god into their lives and hearts when they were young, however there father took them through a test to make sure they knew they were ready for the acceptance. To show how much they believe and know that god has a set plan for them when Tims mother was pregnant with Tim the doctors told her that it would be best to terminate her pregnancy if she wished to live through it, however knowing that she was pregnant for a reason she kept the child and in doing so ended up creating a great kid. God made sure that Tim and his mother lived through the pregnancy and it turned out for the best in the end.
The story of how Tim was born touched me deeply. I am Pro-Life and this goes to show how if you don't terminate a pregnancy the child can grow up to live a full life and affect many other people too. I have never been one to practice a religion, I believe in god, but I do not practice it. Reading through this book I learn't a lot and just how much religion means to some people. They would pray for health and they always believed that whatever happened either good or bad was for a reason and they just had to live through it one day at a time and understand that something good or a lesson was going to come out of it. I loved the optimism that emanated from this family. I truly believe you can't live a positive life with a negative attitude and this proves it.
Tim's view on god:
The Tebow family is very religious. Attending Church twice weekly and bringing god into every school lesson they learn't. All of the children accepted god into their lives and hearts when they were young, however there father took them through a test to make sure they knew they were ready for the acceptance. To show how much they believe and know that god has a set plan for them when Tims mother was pregnant with Tim the doctors told her that it would be best to terminate her pregnancy if she wished to live through it, however knowing that she was pregnant for a reason she kept the child and in doing so ended up creating a great kid. God made sure that Tim and his mother lived through the pregnancy and it turned out for the best in the end.
The story of how Tim was born touched me deeply. I am Pro-Life and this goes to show how if you don't terminate a pregnancy the child can grow up to live a full life and affect many other people too. I have never been one to practice a religion, I believe in god, but I do not practice it. Reading through this book I learn't a lot and just how much religion means to some people. They would pray for health and they always believed that whatever happened either good or bad was for a reason and they just had to live through it one day at a time and understand that something good or a lesson was going to come out of it. I loved the optimism that emanated from this family. I truly believe you can't live a positive life with a negative attitude and this proves it.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Reflection while reading #2
Tims early days:
Tim was homeschooled all of his elementary and high school life. This made living on a farm easier for his parents because they could do farm work in the early mornings take a break to learn for a bit and then go back to working on the farm or if the work was done then him and his siblings would play a game, whether it was basketball, baseball or football. This made school very flexible for Tim which was perfect for his life. His mother and father taught him in many ways and used the families competitiveness to learn. An example of this is Mrs.Tebow would make up placemats with provinces capitals and then whoever could memorize it first would win. However they soon found out that Tim and his brother were dyslexic, which was fine and they found learning was easier through action rather then reading. Easily coming over this hurdle.
I have always wondered what it was like to be homeschooled. Like you basically make your own schedule and change it around when something comes up. However for Tims life this was a huge asset for him. He was able to change around his schooling when he had a sports game or if there was something on the farm that needed to be done then they could easily make time for that and turn whatever they did into a lesson. However for my life it wouldn't make much of a difference because I don't have commitments that effect my school life. I do find it very inspiring how hard that his mother worked to find ways around the dyslexia and to come up with smart ways where the kids would retain the information and have fun doing it or the research projects they would do meant something to them.
Tims early days:
Tim was homeschooled all of his elementary and high school life. This made living on a farm easier for his parents because they could do farm work in the early mornings take a break to learn for a bit and then go back to working on the farm or if the work was done then him and his siblings would play a game, whether it was basketball, baseball or football. This made school very flexible for Tim which was perfect for his life. His mother and father taught him in many ways and used the families competitiveness to learn. An example of this is Mrs.Tebow would make up placemats with provinces capitals and then whoever could memorize it first would win. However they soon found out that Tim and his brother were dyslexic, which was fine and they found learning was easier through action rather then reading. Easily coming over this hurdle.
I have always wondered what it was like to be homeschooled. Like you basically make your own schedule and change it around when something comes up. However for Tims life this was a huge asset for him. He was able to change around his schooling when he had a sports game or if there was something on the farm that needed to be done then they could easily make time for that and turn whatever they did into a lesson. However for my life it wouldn't make much of a difference because I don't have commitments that effect my school life. I do find it very inspiring how hard that his mother worked to find ways around the dyslexia and to come up with smart ways where the kids would retain the information and have fun doing it or the research projects they would do meant something to them.
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